The only mystery in this weak film adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1934 novel is, why? Did the producers honestly believe they can improve upon the 1974 film? Were they successful in assembling a superior cast? Did they secure a John Williams to out-score Richard Bennett? All doubtful. Viewing the trailer, one can only assume that the production designer was completely MIA. Then again, perhaps that role was fulfilled with a visual pygmy. Compare these interior shots from the '74 film against the 2017 trailer...
Note the period appropriate, Rene Lalique, glass panels.
This looks like a first class diner car of the 1930's Orient Express. The set dressers didn't miss a beat with the table accoutrements. Again, note the fine marqueterie enhanced with mother of pearl.
What incredible detail. We could go on and on...
The trailer lends promise that the current film's shortcomings will be overshadowed with endless overwrought CGI beauty shots. Truly, the only mystery left in this retelling of the classic mystery is why this future bomb didn't go direct to DVD.
